Monday, January 19
Crawfish Season Returns to BB’s Tex-Orleans
Predicting a solid mudbug outlook thanks to summer rains and temperature swings, BB’s Tex-Orleans is officially back for crawfish season, starting this Monday and running through early summer at all 12 locations.
Tuesday, January 20
Black Truffle Dinner at Etoile Cuisine et Bar
Etoile Cuisine et Bar, 1101-11 Uptown Park , celebrates winter’s culinary jewel with a special four-course Black Truffle Dinner crafted by chef and co-owner Philippe Verpiand. Courses highlight Perigord truffles in dishes like soft-cooked egg with mushroom-leek soup, trumpet mushroom risotto, open-faced veal ragout ravioli, and dark chocolate mousse with truffle ice cream. Cost is $124 per person plus tax and gratuity; wine pairings available.
Wednesday, January 21
9th Anniversary at Bayou & Bottle
Bayou & Bottle, 1300 Lamar, will host its 9th Anniversary with a special anniversary flight featuring all three exclusive Bayou & Bottle single barrels. The $27 flight includes Garrison Brothers Bayou & Bottle Selection, Elijah Craig 8-Year Bourbon Toasted Barrel and Bayou & Bottle Maker’s Mark Private Select, available while supplies last.
Guidova Wine Dinner at Zaranda
Zaranda, 1550 Lamar, hosts a special wine-paired dinner featuring Guidova wines with a 6 p.m. reception and seated dinner at 6:30 p.m. The four-course menu includes aguachile negro with ‘23 Parvada Rosé, compressed duck taco with ’21 Guidova Malbec, sliced picanha with ‘22 Guidova Cabernet and ’20 Guidova 30, and a dessert of warm date cake with rum raisin ice cream paired with Carajillo Norteño. Cost is $130 per person plus tax and gratuity; reservations required.
Wednesday–Thursday
Master Whiskey Tasting Series at Bayou & Bottle
Bayou & Bottle, 1300 Lamar continues its Master Whiskey Tasting Series, with two-hour sessions available by reservation with a welcome cocktail, four whiskey tastings and lite bites. Upcoming tastings include Old Forester on January 21–22, Nikka on January 28–29, Buffalo Trace Prohibition Selection on February 4, and Jefferson’s ocean-matured expressions on March 5.
Thursday, February 22
Shooting Star Guest Chef Series at Perseid
Perseid, 4110 Loretto, will welcome chef Adam Ritter of Bûcheron for a one-night Shooting Star Guest Chef Series dinner spotlighting his French-inspired cooking, beginning with a cocktail and canapes reception at 6 p.m. Highlights of the multi-course, family-style meal include venison tartare with poached egg yolk and spruce tips, foie gras terrine, celery root tortelloni in acorn-chicken broth, Minnesota-raised American wagyu filet with sauce bordelaise and a cinnamon roll dessert with cream cheese ice cream. Reservations are required and available via Resy.
All week long
Craft Pita Collab at Pizaro’s
Now through Thursday, January 29, Pizaro’s Pizza, 1000 West Gray, 11177 Katy Freeway, has teamed up with Craft Pita for a limited-edition Mediterranean-inspired menu. Try the Shawarma Pizza with shawarma-spiced chicken, roasted potatoes, akawi cheese, pickles, and garlic aioli for $26, or indulge in the dessert Knafeh Pizza with shredded phyllo, pistachios, akawi cheese, and orange blossom–rose water syrup for $10; or grab the combo for $34.
All month long
Dry January Guide
Skip the booze without sacrificing flavor with Houston’s top mocktails and zero-proof cocktails. From the spirit-free sophistication at Moon to tropical, playful sips at Traveler’s Cart and Hamsa, Houston bars are proving Dry January doesn’t mean boring. Explore the full lineup of Houston’s best alcohol-free drinks and where to find them in the Houston Press Dry January Guide.
Dine Out Rice Village
Throughout January, restaurants across Rice Village are participating in Dine Out Rice Village, offering special prixâfixe menus or featured items with a portion of proceeds benefiting Southern Smoke Foundation’s work supporting food & beverage workers in crisis through emergency relief and noâcost mental health care. Participating spots include D’Amico’s, Hamsa, Hudson House, Mendocino Farms, Milton’s and Navy Blue, each showcasing unique offerings for the month.
The January Reset with Berg Hospitality Group
Berg Hospitality Group is rolling out The January Reset, a monthlong dining program focused on balance, wellness and flavor across its portfolio of restaurants. Each concept is offering its own three-course prix-fixe menu built around seasonal ingredients, lean proteins and lighter preparations, with menus spanning everything from grilled branzino and salmon to whole-wheat pastas and prime filets, plus lighter desserts to finish. Participating restaurants include Annabelle Brasserie, B&B Butchers, B.B. Italia, Prime 131, The Annie Café & Bar, Trattoria Sofia and Turner’s.
New and ongoing specials
Mardi Gras King Cake
In its sixth year supporting Sky High for Kids and childhood cancer patients at Texas Children’s Hospital, Common Bond offers traditional Cinnamon and Raspberry Cream Cheese King Cakes, DIY kits, and mini cakes. Preorder full-size cakes and donated kits by February 14 (72-hour lead time). Mini King Cakes, King Cake lattes, and select pastries are available in-store through February 17.
Josephine’s Gulf Coast Tradition, 318 Gray, celebrates Mardi Gras with a King Cake. available to-go or for dine-in. The in-house crafted King Cake ($28) feeds four people, with each cake containing the traditional hidden baby and featuring strawberry jam and cream cheese filling. Orders must be placed with a 48-hour lead time. Call 713-527-8988 or email josephinesgulfcoast@gmail.com.
Bridgerton-Inspired Flavors at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
In celebration of Bridgerton Season 4, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is debuting two limited-edition flavors at Houston scoop shops and online. Queen Charlotte Sponge Cake launched January 15, a lavender-tinted sponge and custard treat with bright berries, inspired by the regal monarch. Earl Grey Crème Brûlée arrives February 12 in shops (online February 9), featuring fragrant Earl Grey custard with burnt-sugar candy crunch reminiscent of a torched crème brûlée.
This article appears in Private: Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026.